Women In Optometry

Monika Marczak, OD, was a college student shadowing an OD in a Pearle Vision when a conversation occurred that changed the path of her career.

By Danielle Kalberer, OD—Conversations regarding the latest cosmetic eye products are becoming commonplace in the optometric exam room.

Neither Carol Alexander, OD, FAAO, nor Millicent Knight, OD, FAAO, FAARM, had expected that their careers would take them into positions of leadership and advocacy at Johnson & Johnson Vision.

Hutto, Texas, 30 miles north of downtown Austin, is not a large town, which might be why there was no optometrist there when Sarah Johle, OD, was looking for a place to open her new office.

In the nine years that Amy Boyer, OD, has been operating her independent practice at Walmart, she’s seen a lot of changes, and the number and impact of those changes seem to be escalating of late.

Coan Eye Care & Optical Boutique in Ocoee, Florida, is known for providing top-of-the-line eye care services and its high-end optical dispensary.

Jasmine Nguyen, OD, had never sold products beyond contact lenses and eyeglasses in her San Diego, California, practice.

Susan Daniel, OD, started her primary care practice one year out of optometry school in 1992.

In May, 13 Luxottica Retail-affiliated ODs and 25 optometry school students were part of a one-week clinic in Tanzania with OneSight.